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Juneteenth Breakfast

The Lowndes County Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Juneteenth Prayer Breakfast June 19, 8 a.m. at Deepwoods Restaurant 345 South Commerce Street in Hayneville. The event will celebrate Black Belt civil and voters’ rights. Tickets are $20.

Juneteenth Event

The Lowndesboro School Alumni Association will hold a meeting and Juneteenth celebration at the historic Lowndesboro School, 47 Howard Street South on Saturday, June 21, 12 – 5 p.m. Bring chairs and a picnic basket to enjoy free music, games and refreshments.

Summer Reading

The Hayneville Public Library will host a summer reading program starting every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 18 through July 18, 1 – 3 p.m. There will be story hours, arts and crafts, refreshments and prizes. For more information or to volunteer, call Rutha Davis-Bonner at (334) 548-2686.

Parenting Together

The Family Service Center of Lowndes County offers intensive co-parenting services for mothers and fathers working together to nurture their children. A five-week certificate course requiring preregistration is available. For details, contact Brent McCray at (334) 548-6307 or bmccray@familyguidancecenter.org.

Mom Classes

The Lowndes County Extension Office offers free classes for moms-to-be on topics like nutrition, physical activity, breastfeeding and more. Contact EFNEP educator Hannah Davenport at (334) 382-5111 for more information.

Schools Hiring

Lowndes County Public Schools are hiring bus drivers. For more information, please contact Raymond McCall at 334) 548-5060.

Pre-K Program

First Years Child Development Center, First Class Pre-K offers a free 4-year-old program from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for working parents and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for non-working parents. Classes start in August. Space is limited. Call Katina Surles at (334) 281-8627 for more information.

LCUWP Applications

The Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Project is accepting applications for septic system installation or repair at its office located at 507 W. Tuskeena Street in Hayneville. Call (334) 548-2006 or stop by Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an application.

Head Start

The Lowndes County BOE has opened Head Start registration for children ages 3 and 4 for the 2024-2025 program year. Current immunization records, proof of income, and proof of age are required to register. Call (334) 548-2145 or visit www.lowndesboeheadstart.org for information.

DAV Meetings

The DAV William “Bill” Cannion Chapter 100 meets the second Saturday of each month, from 8-9 a.m. at the Lowndes County Board of Education at 80 Commerce Street South in Hayneville. All veterans are invited to participate. For information, please call or text (281) 416-6156.

Alumni Basketball

The Calhoun School invites alumni to the inaugural All-Class Alumni Basketball Game July 25 at 4 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The alumni band will perform and entry is $5. To participate or for more information, contact Nicole Smith (334) 219-6191.

Fun Day

Calhoun CDC is planning a community “Fun Day in the Park” on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Calhoun Community Park 77 Calhoun Cut Off Road in Letohatchee. The event will celebrate park improvements and feature fun, food and fellowship. Vendor booths are available. Call (334) 392-2718 for more information. 

Library Program

The White Hall Public Library Summer Library Program will host a special presentation, “Color Our World,” at the Town of White Hall Municipal Complex, 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25. For more information, contact the library at (334) 874-7323 Tuesday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Fall Festival

Fall at the Fort: A Holiday Festival is set for Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Calico Fort in Fort Deposit. Come enjoy arts and crafts exhibitions, a car show, food, children’s activities and more. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for children.